Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, 2nd edition (PDF)

By Pete McCall
Get the results you want without spending hours in the gym.
Don’t spend hours of your time and all your money chasing the latest trends and most expensive equipment. What you need is a set of efficient, effective, and simple workout programs that target your personal goals―and require either no equipment or only one piece of equipment.
Smarter Workouts, Second Edition, not only guides you with recommended workouts but also helps you determine what will work best for you. Maximize your time and effort with science-backed programs designed to help you add and maintain lean muscle mass. The second edition includes the following:

18 workouts and 113 exercises with full instructions and color photos
Advice on designing programs and changing workout variables
Strategies to improve longevity and build muscle
15 new exercises for suspension straps and the barbell

Regardless of age or experience, everyone can benefit from quality workouts that promote mobility and longevity. You will learn about the three types of workouts needed to meet your goals and how to safely incorporate them into your routine. Simply choose what to target, then get started with exercises that use either your own body weight or one of the following pieces of equipment:

Suspension straps
Kettlebell
Dumbbell
Barbell
Medicine ball
Sandbag
Resistance band

With organized plans and minimal-equipment exercises, Smarter Workouts, Second Edition, has everything you need to flow quickly through your workouts. Save time, save money, and experience real results with a smart, effective approach to fitness.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2026
Edition ‏ : ‎ Second
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718248717
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718248717